Trellis

Anne Marie Karlsen

A tall, metal sculpture with geometric forms reflected on all sides, this public artwork is titled Trellis by artist Anne Marie Karlsen. Karlsen was born in Detroit, Michigan to Norwegian parents. Growing up, she spent many of her summers in northern Norway, specifically in Gryllefjord, Senja and Blokken, Vesteralen. Her work reflects her fascination with viewing the world from multiple, diverse perspectives. She earned her B.F.A. from Michigan State University, and M.F.A. from the University of Wisconsin. She first taught art in Southern California at UCLA and is now a Professor of Art at Santa Monica College.